Hursley could flood after month’s worth of rain falls

Hursley is at risk of groundwater flooding after already high levels rose by half a metre in the past 24 hours.

Cellar flooding is expected at the southern end of the village at South End Close and the Dolphin Pub.

Further rainfall is forecast today, Wednesday, January 8, and on Friday, January 10, with up to 35mm of rain possible across this period. Groundwater levels are expected to continue to rise for around two weeks.

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The Severn has burst its banks (Image: NQ/Lauren Chaloner) The Environment Agency, which is monitoring the rise in groundwater, has urged locals to remove any valuables from cellars and to ensure that any pumps which could be used to drain cellars are in working order.

An alert for groundwater flooding has also been issued for the candovers and Old Alresford.

This comes as abysmal weather continues to hamper people across the country, with over 100 flood warnings issued nationwide.

In the South, a fresh weather warning came into force after it was revealed that 300 properties have flooded across England since New Year’s Eve.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow covering southern counties of England from 9am until midnight on Wednesday, which could prove disruptive.

Between two and five centimetres of snow could accumulate fairly widely and as much as 10cm over higher ground, with the warning stretching as far as south London.

Weather warnings issued on Tuesday for snow and ice covering the Midlands, parts of North Wales, the North West of England, west and northern parts of Scotland as well as Northern Ireland remain in place until midday on Wednesday.

Some roads and railways are likely to be affected, and there could be icy patches on untreated roads, the forecaster said.

The coldest nights of the year are expected this week, with temperatures potentially reaching minus 14C on Wednesday night and minus 16C on Thursday night, both in the North East of England and Scotland, according to the Met Office.

Since New Year’s Eve, the Environment Agency estimates that more than 41,000 properties have been protected across England, but at least 300 properties have flooded.

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Snowmelt has brought further disruption to parts of England, particularly in the Midlands, following the heavy rainfall over the New Year that saw significant river and surface water flooding across the North West of England and Yorkshire, the Environment Agency said.

Floods minister Emma Hardy said: “My sympathies go out to the people, businesses and communities impacted by the recent flooding across the country.

“I want to express my heartfelt thanks for the vital work that the Environment Agency and emergency services are doing to keep people safe. People must continue to follow their advice and sign up for flood warnings.”

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